When we last checked in with Middle-earth, things were pretty much falling apart everywhere. As the season finale opens, that hasn’t changed. The potential catastrophes include the Khazad-dûm situation that kept Durin IV from delivering the army he promised to Elrond. Making matters even worse, especially for Durin IV and Disa: Durin III is at the heart of the crisis. Driven mad by his ring of power, he’s plunging deeper and deeper into his cavernous kingdom in search of treasure...